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~ 22 2/3/69 The Council voted on the motion~ with all voting in favor except Mr. Teague whq voted no. Motion carried. Mrs. Bea1 commented that it might be a good ~dea to contact the Commissioners and give the Council's reasons for denial and that this area is an obvious one for future annexation to the City. Mrs.:UayWard moved seconded by Mrs. Bea1 to approve the Council recommendation. Mrs. Hayward asked if the City could take legal action in connection with this rezoning. The Manager stated that the City is not in a position to initiate legal action, but if affected private property owners initiated action, the City could consider petitioning for inter- vention into the case as an interested party. A vote was taken on the motion as stated and the motion carried with Mr. Teague and Mr. McDonald voting no. 1 5. Police-Community Relations Award - Mr. Mohr moved, seconded by Mrs. Hayward, that the Council put on the agenda for its next regular meeting considerat10n of an award to recognize outstanding and important work and ideas for police-community relationship in the City of Eugene. Mr. Mohr explained that he wished this award to recognize those kinds of relationships which are in addition to normal law enforcement and crime responsibilities of the po1ire force. This award should also recognize utilitarian and social concerns within the City of ~~gene. Mr. Mohr explained that he wished this award to recognize those kinds of relationships which are in addition to normal law enforcement and crime responsibilities of the police force. This award should also recognize utilitarian and social concerns within the city of Eugene. Mr. Mohr proposed that this award be named the Catherine Lauris Award for recognition of police-community relations and improve- ments, in honor of Mrs. Lauris years on the City Council and her service to the Community. Mrs. Hayward said that she isP?articu1ar1y interested in this award, and feels that persons should be rewarded who have ideas such as having a member of the police force in attendance at Junior High Schools just to give information. Mrs. Hayward suggested establishment of a committee of community representatives and representatives of the police force to implement the intent of the resolution. A vote was taken on the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that Item 5 of the committee report be approved. Mr. Mohr explained the meaning of this award and the type of service it should recognize. ffihe Mayor commented that the motion provided no means for setting up the committee to implement the intent of the resolution. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the motion be amended to provide that the Mayor appoint a committee to implement the intent of the resolution. A vote was taken on the amendment and the motion carried. Dr. Purdy expressed concern that this award should be concerned not only with the police-community but with the overall interests of the city. Mrs. Hayward explained that the award was intended for service beyond regular duty, and that the award should go to persons contributing ideas for closer community relations. A vote was taken on the motion as amended and the motion carried, with Dr. Purdy voting no. ~2 6. Lane County COQnci1 on Alcoholism - A letter was read from Lane CouDuy Council on Alco- holism requesting funds allocated by the City Council for establishment of a rehabilitation center. The Manager said there would be no conflict with Buckley House and that this request meets the recommendation of the Budge Committee. Since Councilman McDonald had been asked to serve on a committee to review this matter and was not present today, the request could be on the Agenda for the next regular Council meeting. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to appropriate $5,000 for Lane County CVounci1 on Alcoholism. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 6 of the Committee Report. Motion carried. 3 7. Airport Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations of Mah10n Sweet Airport were dist- ributedsto the Council for study. This item will be placed on the Agenda of February 10th for eounci1 consideration and adoption. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 7 of the Committee Report. MOtion carried. 4 8. Annual Audit - A memo from the Finance Director regarding the annual audit was distributed to the Council. This item will be placed on an early Agenda. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 8 of the Committee Report. The Manager asked the Council to schedule this item, and it was put on the Agenda of February 12, 1969. A vote Mas taken on the motion'as stated and the motion carried. 5 9. Correspondence a. Commendation, Public Works Department - 4 letter was read from Richard McClintic, 2/3/69 - 7 ~ , ~ I ~ t